A postoperative patient complains of abdominal bloating and discomfort. The nurse caring for this patient will contact the provider to request which medication?
A) Bethanechol
B) Droperidol
C) Promethazine
D) Ondansetron

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Bethanechol is a muscarinic agonist that is used to treat abdominal distention and urinary retention. The other three agents are antiemetics and would not be useful in this situation.

A Postoperative Patient Complains of Abdominal Bloating and Discomfort